If you visited this site earlier this week, you’ll have seen an article about a crumbly aul castle in Roscommon that’s a little like something from a Disney movie.
Well, it turns out that castle (known as McDermott’s Castle) is now up for sale… for €90,000.
Have a gander at this
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About the castle
You’ll find McDermott’s Castle in County Roscommon on Lough Key, 3km north east of the town of Boyle.
Stretching around 10km across and forming a rough circular shape, Lough Key contains over 30 islands scattered throughout it’s waters.
One of these islands is known as ‘Castle Island’, which is home to the ruins of McDermott’s Castle.
And it’s all yours for €90,000.
Here’s how the seller describes it
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The property is arranged to provide a castle ruin and island.
The island is set within Lough Key Forest and Activity Park. Total site area extending to approximately 0.22 hectares (0.54 acres).
- Boyle is a town in County Roscommon.
- The town is situated approximately 16km north west of Carrick-on-Shannon and approximately 42km north of Roscommon town.
- Transport links in the area include the N4 and N61 providing direct access to Athlone. Public transport is served via Bus Eireann.
- The property is situated within Lough Key, on McDermotts Island.
- See our guide to the best castles in Ireland
UPDATE: THE CASLTE IS NO LONGER FOR SALE
Keith O’Hara has lived in Ireland for 35 years and has spent most of the last 10 creating what is now The Irish Road Trip guide. Over the years, the website has published thousands of meticulously researched Ireland travel guides, welcoming 30 million+ visitors along the way. In 2022, the Irish Road Trip team published the world’s largest collection of Irish Road Trip itineraries. Keith lives in Dublin with his dog Toby and finds writing in the 3rd person minus craic altogether.